Hospitality Partner Workforce Resources

Destination Madison understands the challenges of navigating workforce needs while running a business. This page provides easy access to a number of resources to help our hospitality partners find the support they need to keep their businesses strong and successful.

If you are a business seeking industry talent or a job seeker, please visit our Hospitality Job Board.

This is not an exhaustive list, and if there are other resources that should be considered for the page please contact partnership@destinationmadison.com.

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WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT + RETENTION 

Dane County School Consortium 

Services: Provides work-based opportunities for high school students to learn career skills through Youth Apprenticeships. 
Website: dcsc.org  
Phone: (608) 316-1357 

Latino Academy of Workforce Development 

Services: Provides individuals with opportunities to gain the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to pursue meaningful employment and career advancement. Offers industry-recognized certifications and practical training, including resume assistance, mock interviews, and employer connections. 
Website: latinoacademywi.org 
Phone: (608) 310-4573 

Wisconsin Restaurant Association 

Services: Advisory board that deals with workforce development in the hospitality and tourism industry. 
Website: wirestaurant.org 
Phone: (608) 270-9950 

Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association 

Services: Advisory board that deals with workforce development in the hospitality and tourism industry. 
Website: wisconsinlodging.org 
Phone: (262) 782-2851 

Workforce Development Board of South-Central Wisconsin 

Services: Dedicated resources and connections to business services to assist with recruitment and retention of employees. Depending on specific needs of the business, WDBSCW may recommend connections to partner organizations, including:

Website: wdbscw.org 
Phone: (608) 249-9001 

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WORKFORCE EMPLOYEE RESOURCES 

ACLU of Wisconsin

Services: A resource to help people to better understand their rights as they pertain to immigration. 
Websiteaclu-wi.org/en/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights
Phone: (414)-272-4032 

Know Your Rights resourceaclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights

African Center for Community Development, Inc. 

Services: Offers wraparound services and case management to support new immigrants and refugees, including housing support, job search assistance, and community integration. 
Website: africancentermadison.org 
Phone: (608) 294-0066 

Centro Hispano 

Services: Provides consultation and assistance with USCIS applications through a DOJ Accredited Representative. 
Websitemicentro.org/community-resources
Phone: (608) 255-3018 

Community Immigration Law Center 

Services: Provides legal representation and consultations for those facing deportation, as well as education on immigration issues. 
Website: cilcmadison.org
Phone: (608) 640-4444 

Dane County Human Services Immigration Affairs 

Services: Helps Dane County residents navigate their immigration journey by assessing their needs and connecting them to services. They also provide community outreach and education to inform people of their immigration options. The team is composed of bilingual and bicultural social service providers who offer a holistic approach to support immigrants and refugees. 
Website: danecountyhumanservices.org 
Phone: (608) 242-6260 

Fair Wisconsin 

Services: Legal resources to help the LGBTQ+ community understand their rights related to identification and relationship recognition. 
Website: fairwisconsin.com/legal-resources/

Immigrant Justice Clinic | University of Wisconsin Law School 

Services: Provides legal services to underserved immigrant communities, including applications for humanitarian relief and defense in Immigration Court. 
Website: law.wisc.edu/eji/ijc/
Phone: (608) 890-3753 

Immigrant Legal Resource Center

Services: Offers an Immigration Preparedness Toolkit designed to help immigrants with no legal status or in mixed status families begin to understand the immigration legal landscape and plan for their own journey.
Website: ilrc.org/resources/community/immigration-preparedness-toolkit
Phone: (608) 890-3753 

Immigration Legal Services - Catholic Multicultural Center 

Services: Offers affordable immigration legal services, including family-based visa petitions, naturalization applications, DACA applications, and more. 
Website: cmcmadison.org 
Phone: (608) 661-3512 

Jewish Social Services of Madison

Services: Refugee resettlement and immigration services. 
Website: jssmadison.org/services/refugee/
Phone: (608) 442-4081

Mexican Consulate in Milwaukee (Consulado de México en Milwaukee)

Services: Services and programs for Mexican immigrants  
Website: https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/milwaukee/index.php
Phone: (414) 944-7586 

National Immigrant Justice Center

Services: Helps immigrants and their families better understand what to do when someone is detained by immigration officials.
Website: immigrantjustice.org/know-your-rights/what-do-if-you-or-loved-one-detained
Phone: (312)-660-1370

Printable PDF Resourcehttps://immigrantjustice.org/sites/default/files/content-type/know-your-rights/documents/2025-01/KYR-FAQ_Detained-Adults_ENGLISH_Jan2025.pdf

Outreach LGBTQ+ Community Center

Services: Resources for the LGBTQ+ community including resource identification and referral, publications, a Cyber Center, Lending Library, educational services, social and support groups, events, health programs, a food pantry and fiscal sponsorship to smaller nonprofit projects.
Website: outreachmadisonlgbt.org/services
Phone: (608)-255-8582

Rise Law Center 

Services: Provides quality representation in immigration and family law, with a focus on empowering clients. They offer pro bono and low-fee services, and partner with community agencies to provide holistic support. 
Website: riselawcenter.org 
Phone: (608) 256-1015 

United Way of Dane County: 211 Help Connection (English + En Espanol) 

Services: Offers a comprehensive health and human services database in Dane County, providing 24/7 live, local help. Connects individuals to resources for food, rent assistance, addiction treatment, and more 
Phone: 211 
English: 211 - United Way of Dane County 
En Espanol: 211 en espanol - United Way of Dane County 

Worker Justice Wisconsin

Services: Education and training for employers and employees on workplace organizing, wage theft campaigns, worker cooperative incubation, and immigration resources.
Websiteworkerjustice.org 
Phone: (608) 255-0376



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Additional Business and Employee Resources

City of Madison Metro Planner 

Services: Plan your trip, track your bus, and get real-time arrival info. A new way to pay! Set up your online account to get started.  
Website: https://www.cityofmadison.com/metro 

Community Resource Guide - Public Health Madison & Dane County 

Services: This guide provides a comprehensive list of resources for families, including reproductive health services, early childhood programs, mental health support, housing assistance, and more. It includes contact information for various community organizations that offer support in areas such as pregnancy counseling, child care, domestic violence services, and financial assistance. 
Website: publichealthmdc.com 
Phone: (608) 266-4821 

SCORE 

Services: A resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offering free volunteer small business mentors. 
Phone: (608) 535-4978 
Website: score.org/madison 


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